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Ingredients
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Crust
Filling
Method
Crust Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 2
Mix Crust Ingredients
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter. Stir until the mixture is well combined and resembles wet sand.
- 3
Form the Crust
Press the crumb mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan evenly, and slightly up the sides. Use the back of a measuring cup to pack it tightly.
- 4
Bake the Crust
Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and let it cool while preparing the filling.
Filling Preparation
- 5
Prepare the Cream Cheese
In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes.
- 6
Add Sugar and Sour Cream
Gradually add in the granulated sugar and sour cream, mixing until fully incorporated and smooth.
- 7
Incorporate Vanilla and Eggs
Add the vanilla extract and mix. Then, add the eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed just until blended after each addition. Do not overmix.
- 8
Pour Filling into Crust
Carefully pour the cream cheese filling into the cooled crust, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- 9
Bake the Cheesecake
Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly.
- 10
Cool the Cheesecake
Turn off the oven and crack the door open, allowing the cheesecake to cool in the oven for 1 hour to prevent cracking.
- 11
Chill
After cooling, cover the cheesecake and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.